Healthy salad recipes for National Salad Month

Salads are one of the best ways to eat various nutrients in a quick and easy meal. If you go light on the dressing and portion size, these four healthy salad recipes are perfect to enjoy this summer.

Healthy Garden Salad

Ingredients:

Mixed greens

Cucumbers

Tomatoes

Red peppers

Sliced carrots

Black olives

Red onion

Feta cheese

Oil and vinegar

Salt and pepper

Directions:

Combine all ingredients into a large salad bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and oil and vinegar.

Cranberry Cilantro and Quinoa Salad

Ingredients:

1 ½ cups water

1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed

¼ cup red bell pepper, chopped

¼ cup yellow bell pepper, chopped

1 small red onion, finely chopped

1 ½ teaspoons curry powder

¼ cup chipped fresh cilantro

1 lime, juiced

¼ cup toasted sliced almonds

½ cup minced carrots

½ cup dried cranberries

Directions:

Pour the water into a saucepan, and cover with a lid. Bring to a boil over high heat, then pour in the quinoa, recover and continue to simmer over low heat until the water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Scrape into a mixing bowl, and chill in the refrigerator until cold.